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Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

On my 2002 Honda Civic the really long clutch line that goes from my master cylinder to side of the engine has a leak and I had to pull it. It seems like a real pain in the *** to get a new brake line and flare it and bend it so ive been looking at the steel braided lines. The only thing I have found is this article.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/how...-installation/

but I have a 12mm where it connects to the master cylinder and my line is 1/4. Any Ideas?
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

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On my 2002 Honda Civic the really long clutch line that goes from my master cylinder to side of the engine has a leak and I had to pull it. It seems like a real pain in the *** to get a new brake line and flare it and bend it so ive been looking at the steel braided lines. The only thing I have found is this article.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/how...-installation/

but I have a 12mm where it connects to the master cylinder and my line is 1/4. Any Ideas?
There are brake line places that will be happy to make a custom line for you that works.
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

I never even thought of that. I just tried ordering the parts I needed online. Ill have to look at different places tomorrow. Thanks for the idea!
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

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I never even thought of that. I just tried ordering the parts I needed online. Ill have to look at different places tomorrow. Thanks for the idea!
I custom ordered lines through an eBay seller a long time ago. I just cannot remember which one, but I called them and they got exactly what I needed.
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

I know what line I need. Im just having a hard time figuring out the connectors and the adaptors that I would need.
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

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I know what line I need. Im just having a hard time figuring out the connectors and the adaptors that I would need.
Just get a line that has the right fitting so there is no need to adapt. That's just more stuff to buy/break/install/leak. I always go for simplicity when possible especially when modding/changing things. Why don't you just get a pre-made (stock) line from Rock Auto? Engineers put a rigid line there for a reason.
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

They dont make that. It is like a 6 foot long rigid brake line.
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Re: Replacing Clutch line with steel braided Lines

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They dont make that. It is like a 6 foot long rigid brake line.
Well that is a very good reason sir. I would learn to make some lines, you just need the right tools. You can probably rent them from auto zone.
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